Uwalki Watiya Tjuta (1) Works on Paper This beautiful poem symbolises the

This beautiful poem symbolises the deep bond between a married couple

48 x 60 cm

Mixed media on A5 watercolour paper

Known as a nymph and Goddess of violent seas and stormy weather

Uwalki Watiya Tjuta (1) Works on Paper This beautiful poem symbolises theThe painting depicts Watiya Tjuta (desert oak trees), and refers to Uwalki country of Debras mother in law, Mitjili Napurrula, an artist who Debra often paints alongside and who inspired Debra in her own artistic journey. Uwalki is an area in the Gibson desert, near the Kintore ranges in central Australia. The Aboriginal men use the wood from the Watiya Tjuta to hand carve spears, artefacts and ceremonial objects associated with mens business. Today,